How many syllables in ugly?

Syllables in ugly

2

ug·ly

Ugly has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say ugly

Pronunciation/ˈʌɡli/
2 syllables, UG-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

To count it yourself, say ugly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ug, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ugly?
Ugly has two syllables.
How do you divide ugly into syllables?
Ugly divides as ug-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in ugly?
The first syllable (UG-ly).

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